Water Quality in NEEDLES, CA (92363)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 92363.

361

Total Violations

58

Health-Based

303

Monitoring / Reporting

313

Resolved

What does this mean?

313 of 361 violations have been resolved. 58 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 303 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 24 Population served: 24,354

Violations Detail (361 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 26, 2025ActiveN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 14, 2025ActiveN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 14, 2025ActiveN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 14, 2025ActiveN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 14, 2025ActiveN/A
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Combined UraniumMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
TTHMHealth-BasedN/A0.09997Jun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AApr 8, 2025ActiveN/A
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AApr 8, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(21)

Groundwater Rule

45

Sep 26Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Aug 14Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Aug 14Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Aug 14Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Aug 14Active

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Jun 30Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Jun 30Resolved

TTHM

02

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 8Active

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Apr 8Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 31Active

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 14Active

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

45

Mar 14Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jan 31Resolved

2024(108)

Chlorine

27

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Dec 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Dec 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Dec 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Dec 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Dec 31Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Nov 15Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4H

Nov 15Active

Public Notice

75

Nov 11Active

Public Notice

75

Nov 11Active

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

45

Nov 11Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

45

Nov 11Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

Public Notice

75

Oct 14Active

Public Notice

75

Oct 14Active

Public Notice

75

Oct 14Active

Public Notice

75

Oct 14Active

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

45

Oct 14Active

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

45

Oct 14Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

45

Oct 14Active

Public Notice

75

Oct 14Active

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

45

Oct 14Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

45

Oct 14Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

45

Oct 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Oct 14Active

Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U

03

Sep 30Resolved

Combined Uranium

03

Sep 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Sep 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Sep 30Resolved

Combined Radium (-226 and -228)

03

Sep 30Resolved

TTHM

02

Sep 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Sep 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Aug 31Resolved

E. COLI

34

Aug 31Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Aug 31Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

45

Aug 29Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 29Active

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

45

Aug 11Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 11Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4B

Jul 31Resolved

Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule

35

Jul 14Resolved

Chlorine

27

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 30Active

TTHM

02

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Jun 30Active

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

45

Jun 30Active

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

45

Jun 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Apr 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 15Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 15Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 15Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

45

Apr 15Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

45

Apr 15Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

45

Apr 15Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

45

Apr 15Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

45

Apr 15Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

45

Apr 15Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

45

Apr 15Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

45

Apr 15Resolved

Public Notice

75

Apr 15Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

45

Apr 11Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 31Resolved

TTHM

02

Mar 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Mar 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Mar 30Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 30Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Mar 30Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Mar 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Mar 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Mar 30Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 30Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 30Active

E. COLI

34

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Feb 29Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 29Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Feb 29Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Feb 29Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jan 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Jan 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

NEEDLES (92363) has 361 recorded violations, including 58 health-based. 48 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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